Overview
- Multiple outlets, citing TellyChakkar, report that Shah Rukh Khan would consider returning to Don 3 only if director Atlee joins the project.
- A later Hindustan Times report quotes sources saying Atlee has not been approached and calls the directing rumor completely untrue.
- WION notes that the idea of Khan’s return with Atlee attached is described as being in a discussion phase with no statement from the makers.
- Ranveer Singh reportedly exited in December after his recent hit, with reports attributing the move to shifting priorities or creative differences with Farhan Akhtar.
- Earlier casting churn includes Kiara Advani’s reported exit, speculation around Kriti Sanon as the new lead, and reports that Vikrant Massey and Vijay Deverakonda declined the antagonist role.